Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Auckland, Cambridge, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin

Service: Forensic Coordination Service (Intellectual Disability) 

Contract:  Individual Employment Agreement

Salary: As per skills and experience between 65k to 80K (Appointment will be made at midpoint)

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

FCS(ID) have contractual and statutory reporting obligations to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled people and the Ministry of Health. The Coordinator is a highly rewarding role with a focus on the coordination of services for people with an Intellectual Disability who are managed within the High and Complex Framework (HFC). This is the role for those of you skilled at working with professionals providing options that promote and enable people within the HCF gain maximum function that empowers them to have a better quality of life. As part of this phase of their journey, you will be instrumental in the transition of these individuals from the High and Complex Framework to mainstream Disability Services in the community. This will be the ideal opportunity to demonstrate your sound stakeholder management and communications skills as you manage multiple agencies such as the NASCs and whanau of the individual. 

Never a dull moment, with upskilling and personal development, this role leads to being responsible for people subject to an order under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation) Act 2003 as well as having responsibility for coordinating inquiries from the court leading to an order being made. 

Interviews may occur as applications are received and the advert may close earlier than stated.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

With a team of high performing professionals FCS (ID) have bases in Auckland, Cambridge, Porirua, Christchurch and Dunedin. Working alongside lead clinicians, legal experts and other professionals, being part of transformational change in the lives of the people we work with is a reward that can only be described by experiencing it. A National team with opportunity for progression, regional travel and supporting each other in their development is what you can expect in joining this team.

Moū - About you

Duties

• Sound understanding of Intellectual Disability and the ability to identify disability needs as part of comprehensive Needs Assessments
• An understanding of how services, funded and non-funded, for people with an intellectual disability are coordinated across New Zealand to aid the function of Service Coordination. 
• Semi legal/health background/interest as it relates to people with an Intellectual Disability is an added advantage
• Demonstrated time management ability to ensure deadlines are met and the Review Process is effectively managed
• Managing documentation - ensuring file notes, needs assessment, service co-ordination, reports and legal documentation is accurate, appropriate, and up-to-date.

Skills & Experience

• Client Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the Client as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Teamwork - develops constructive working relationships with all team members
• Quality and Innovation - looks for ways to improve work processes - suggests new ideas and approaches. 
• Taking Responsibility  -is results focused and committed to making a difference
• Communication - practises active and attentive listening.
• Integrity and Trust - is widely trusted
• Experience in Intellectual Disability 
• Partnership with Maori - understands the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how these apply within the context of health service provision

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number(AH160-23) in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed